LS1-Powered 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1976 Chevrolet Camaro represented the second-generation model’s continued evolution, balancing performance with the growing demand for comfort and style. Introduced in 1970, the second-gen Camaro had become a favorite among enthusiasts, and by 1976, it was firmly established as a stylish alternative to the shrinking muscle car segment.

For 1976, Chevrolet offered three main trims: the base Camaro, the luxury-oriented LT (Luxury Touring), and the sporty Type LT Rally Sport combination. The Z28 performance model was discontinued after 1974 and would not return until 1977, reflecting the era’s tightening emissions regulations and insurance costs. Styling changes were minimal, with the most notable update being the removal of the small rear quarter windows’ louvers, giving the car a cleaner look.

Under the hood, engine options ranged from the standard 250-cubic-inch inline-six to several V8 choices, including the 305 and 350 cu-in small-blocks. Power outputs were modest compared to earlier years, but the Camaro remained a strong performer in its class.

Sales were strong, with over 182,000 units produced, proving the Camaro’s enduring appeal. But due to the restrictive regulations of the “malaise era” performance was distant memory — making these Camaros perfect for a Restomod treatment, like this one with modern LS power.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Refinished in red with a black vinyl interior 

• 5.7-liter LS1 V8 

• 4-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (1Q87Q6N604664) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Manufacturer: Chevrolet 

  • Q – Model Series: Camaro 

  • 87 – Body Style: Two-door sport coupe 

  • Q – Engine Code: 305 cu-in V8, 2-barrel carburetor 

  • 6 – Model Year: 1976 

  • N – Assembly Plant: Norwood, Ohio 

  • 604664 – Production Sequence Number 

Features 

• 17-inch front, 20-inch rear Ridler chrome five-spoke wheels 

• 235/45R17 front, 275/40R20 rear tires 

• Front disc brakes 

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Spectre conical air filter cold air intake

• GM 10 bolt rear-end

• Dual Borla mufflers and exhaust

• Dual electric fans 

• Carbon fiber-look 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

• Kenwood AM/FM stereo with CD player

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Bumper chrome shows wear

• Exterior brightwork would benefit from polishing

• Dashboard is worn 

Ownership History

This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.